Omnic Lab: A Strategic Overwatch Podcast

In the Lab today we have the opportunity to have a show with the one and only Skyline! We’ll be interviewing him and particularly having a highlight on what he has to say on a popular support in the meta: Ana! *Special Sponsor Thanks to our Diamond level scientists: Chris C: RcCrispy: https://twitter.com/CrispyRcer & https://www.twitch.tv/rccrispy  Magic: twitter.com/aBitLikeMagic  *News: FREE Overwatch Weekend for ALL platforms: Nov 18-21 https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20372506 All PTR changes are set to go live: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20751975534?page=2#post-32 You can find the Omnic Lab on: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmnicLab  *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omniclab  *Discord: discord.me/omniclab  *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com  *iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/omnic-lab-podcast/id1102068116 *Google Play Music: https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I4y3phepidybxbkdmdvccdcr44m?t%3DOmnic_Lab:_A_Strategic_Overwatch_Podcast  *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab  *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab  *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab  *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab  *SWEET MERCHHHH: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/omniclab  *Full Extended Show Notes:https://docs.google.com/document/d/16aKyMXydTm27H_0kpatxxfJNh8ewbVtFFRv6MlcUCQk/edit?usp=sharing Rob here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/notrob *Plays.TV: http://plays.tv/u/notrob *Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen: www.velenschosen.com And Andres here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab  *Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

In the Lab today we have the opportunity to have a show with the one and only Skyline! We’ll be interviewing him and particularly having a highlight on what he has to say on a popular support in the meta: Ana! *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Website: http://www.omniclab.com

In the Lab today we sit down and talk about Blizzcon! All the info we got about Sombra, the new Arcade modes, and what we know of a new map. *Also thanks to our brand new Patrons this week: Razul W, Myky, & Kevin K! *Platinum level Scientist check out the VoD submission guide to submit your videos for review! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_xRlnr_wpo Special Sponsor Thanks to our Diamond level scientists: Chris C: RcCrispy https://twitter.com/CrispyRcer https://www.twitch.tv/rccrispy Magic: twitter.com/aBitLikeMagic   *What's New: Arcade modes, Maps, Promo Genji Skin, Q&A notes, 1v1, 3v3, World Cup discussion *SOMBRA: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/heroes/sombra/ Moveset, Gun, and Health Hack-EMP discussion Counterplay Reference Links: *New Game Modes by ForceGaming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_o6jBqRw8U  *Sombra - Infiltration: https://youtu.be/Og5-Pm4HNlI *Sombra - Origins: https://youtu.be/vHHjdKMH7_w  *Introducing Overwatch League: https://youtu.be/2-p5V4nQU5k You can find the Omnic Lab on: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmnicLab  *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omniclab  *Discord: discord.me/omniclab  *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com  *iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/omnic-lab-podcast/id1102068116 *Google Play Music: https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I4y3phepidybxbkdmdvccdcr44m?t%3DOmnic_Lab:_A_Strategic_Overwatch_Podcast  *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab  *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab  *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab  *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab  *SWEET MERCHHHH: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/omniclab  *Full Extended Show Notes:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZvkrzHlbDpFraFsP3gVgtGjooR4F4DagZSRk1qH2xl0/edit?usp=sharing Rob here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/notrob *Plays.TV: http://plays.tv/u/notrob *Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen: www.velenschosen.com And Andres here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab  *Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

In the Lab today we sit down and talk about Blizzcon! All the info we got about Sombra, the new Arcade modes, and what we know of a new map. *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Website: http://www.omniclab.com

In the Lab today we sit down and talk with FCTFCTN (Fact Fiction) from team FaZe, talk some Reinhardt with him, and also chat about the world cup! *Also thanks to our brand new Patrons this week: MaBMaN & John B!! Platinum level Scientist check out the VoD submission guide to submit your videos for review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_xRlnr_wpo *Aiming Links & World Cup Discussion: *LooseArrowBoy: Aiming: https://youtu.be/kqBfpq8k7cQ  *Taimou from EnVy: Practice Range: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VysgMqzU3Qk  *Taimou from EnVy: Pixel Skipping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcjfPKftJBQ  *TechQuickie: Understanding DPI/CPI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAEb9a-dltk  Helpful Links of the Week: *How to Mercy Guide by OasisonOverwatch: https://youtu.be/Djww8uOAv7c  *Mercy positioning by Animetic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMPAs5xZIyI  *Mercy 1v1 Guide by Animetic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBvaMHKGkzk  You can find the Omnic Lab on: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmnicLab  *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omniclab  *Discord: discord.me/omniclab  *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com  *iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/omnic-lab-podcast/id1102068116 *Google Play Music: https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I4y3phepidybxbkdmdvccdcr44m?t%3DOmnic_Lab:_A_Strategic_Overwatch_Podcast  *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab  *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab  *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab  *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab  *SWEET MERCHHHH: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/omniclab  *Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qph-yRGqd9NrRfp9Btav3Ekgd87C4N7FegNyoeeIC5A/edit?usp=sharing   Rob here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/notrob *Plays.TV: http://plays.tv/u/notrob *Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen: www.velenschosen.com   And Andres here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab  *Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

In the Lab today we sit down and talk with FCTFCTN (Fact Fiction) from team FaZe, talk some Reinhardt with him, and also chat about the world cup! *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Website: http://www.omniclab.com

In the Lab today we sit down and talk through what’s hitting the PTR and have a shorter show this week, but we have a great post from Scott Mercer about MMR. Additionally we have a really big surprise for you all with a console top 500 player interview! Console Interview: Jake Uselman (Top 500 on PS4 Overwatch) *Gaming Background *Questions from listeners *Console Meta *Communication during games *Joystick Sensitivity *Button Remapping *Improving Aim *Controller Modifications *Climbing Tips *PS4 - Account: NotSeagull *NEWS: General PTR October: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20335231  *Scott Mercer - What’s the Deal with MMR: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20749737390#post-3 *Helpful Link of the Week: How to Build a Dive Composition by Your Overwatch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhUaQyQ4zsk   You can find the Omnic Lab on: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmnicLab  *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omniclab  *Discord: discord.me/omniclab  *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com *iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/omnic-lab-podcast/id1102068116 *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab  *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab  *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab  *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *SWEET MERCHHHH: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/omniclab  *Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TXRojMNf3veSCnGGG2BczPJnFg9DQM4NZy_2rWJ4sYw/edit?usp=sharing Rob here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/notrob *Plays.TV: http://plays.tv/u/notrob *Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen: www.velenschosen.com  And Andres here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab  *Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

In the Lab today we sit down and talk through what’s hitting the PTR and have a shorter show this week, but we have a great post from Scott Mercer about MMR. Additionally we have a really big surprise for you all with a console top 500 player interview! *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Website: http://www.omniclab.com

In the Lab today we discuss everything about getting into the new Halloween Event, Hard mode and Perfect score strats, and even weave in some team strategies we’ve come across this week. *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Website: http://www.omniclab.com

In the Lab today we discuss everything about getting into the new Halloween Event, Hard mode and Perfect score strats, and even weave in some team strategies we’ve come across this week. NEWS & PATCH NOTES: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20749875377  *Loot box contents *Favorites of the event *Brawl Achievements *Also thanks to our brand new Patrons this week: Ryan K, R. Peplinski, Paul B, Terry F! Reminder to existing patrons and potential supporters that the format has CHANGED, so please edit your pledges! *Halloween Brawl: Junkenstein's Revenge Perfect Door and Hard Mode Guide *Placement for each hero *Ultimate use tips *Guide for Times from Reddit user inO_Nazka: https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/574o1w/junkensteins_revenge_a_guide_to_hard_mode/?ref=search_posts  *Boss Guide *Last Fight setup *How to play each Hero   Emails and iTunes reviews: Thanks Chenlembec and AlpineFire for the iTunes reviews and Dev P. for the email this week! *Special Spreadshirt Coupon Code: JUST4YOU gets you free Standard Shipping until Oct 25th! You can find the Omnic Lab on: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmnicLab  *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omniclab  *Discord: discord.me/omniclab  *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com  *iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/omnic-lab-podcast/id1102068116 *Google Play Music: https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I4y3phepidybxbkdmdvccdcr44m?t%3DOmnic_Lab:_A_Strategic_Overwatch_Podcast  *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab  *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab  *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab  *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab  *SWEET MERCHHHH: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/omniclab  *Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lZzjIl9yLm7yTV92gWn-cOWgInQgMayPPPl-U-F7fls/edit?usp=sharing  Rob here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/notrob *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notrobmedia *Plays.TV: http://plays.tv/u/notrob *Hearthstone Podcast: www.velenschosen.com And Andres here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab  *Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

In the Lab today we dive deep on Reaper strategies, gameplay, mastering, and even a special Beyblade Strategy for ranked! NEWS & PATCH NOTES *Halloween Event Coming this week? Comic #9 Spanish Leak. *Sombra Leak/Teaser Special Thanks: Patrons! *Also thanks to our brand new Patrons this week: Matt B. and Highnoon Podcast!! TOPIC:  Going Deep: Reaper - http://overwatch.gamepedia.com/Reaper  *Role: Reaper is there to drive the front-line forward.  *Thanks to his kit and high health pool he is able to jump in and out of enemy lines with relative ease.  *Able to deal incredible amounts of damage at short range reaper can be a driving force in the front-line.  *Tanky main damage dealer, Tank Buster, Short range flanker. *The Beyblade Strategy: Core Heroes:Reaper, Ana, Zarya, Lucio *Main Strategy: Farm Death Blossom and Nano-Boost. Next, Speed Boost and Zarya Shield Death Blossoming Reaper into the middle of the enemy team, creating a hurricane of destruction and beautiful colors.  *Advanced Tips: Playing around CC, Utilizing your range, Pressuring opponents, recognizing overkill of ultimates. Helpful Links of the Week: *Your Overwatch:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEzOHrh9snmHJSGu9wmOvsw  *Unit Lost: https://www.youtube.com/user/unitlosttube   You can find the Omnic Lab on: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmnicLab  *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omniclab  *Discord: discord.me/omniclab  *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com  *iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/omnic-lab-podcast/id1102068116 *Google Play Music: https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I4y3phepidybxbkdmdvccdcr44m?t%3DOmnic_Lab:_A_Strategic_Overwatch_Podcast  *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab  *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab  *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab  *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab  *SWEET MERCHHHH: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/omniclab  *Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K-BZ07gVa5NhNslrKyDeeXFQ-LnUY0P8hYNnwd5SH4Y/edit?usp=sharing   Rob here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/notrob *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notrobmedia *Plays.TV: http://plays.tv/u/notrob *Hearthstone Podcast: www.velenschosen.com   And Andres here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab  *Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

In the Lab today we dive deep on Reaper strategies, gameplay, mastering, and even a special Beyblade Strategy for ranked! *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Website: http://www.omniclab.com

In the Lab today we talk about some changes on the PTR and Andres going to the grand finals viewing the Overwatch Open in Atlanta! We discuss strats he saw there and we try to bring some of them to the average players! *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Website: http://www.omniclab.com

In the Lab today we talk about some changes on the PTR and Andres going to the grand finals viewing the Overwatch Open in Atlanta! We discuss strats he saw there and we try to bring some of them to the average players! NEWS & PATCH NOTES *15 Million copies sold:https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/55es0r/overwatch_has_sold_15_million_copies_on_pc/  *Paying to Change your Battle Tag:http://us.battle.net/heroes/en/blog/20285860  *Pricing for Battle Tag Name Change:https://us.battle.net/shop/en/product/battle-tag-name-change  *PTR LINK: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20294485  *Widow Scope faster. Now 0.3s to scope. Was 0.5s *Junkrat Tire Activation Speed Increased *Ana Ultimate Charge increased 20% & her Biotic Grenade Radius now 4m (was 3m) Special Thanks to our  Patrons and new Patrons this week: Jeremy B, Nathan C, Thai N, Eric W, Trevor G, and Terry F!! Thanks to Tim S for the epic email as well as Ballistik006 and Fend hens for their iTunes reviews this week!   TOPIC: The Overwatch Open Finals - Hosted by E-League *Game 1: King’s Row:https://www.twitch.tv/overwatchopen/v/92392445  *Game 2: Nepal: https://www.twitch.tv/overwatchopen/v/92392793  *Game 3: Gibraltar: https://www.twitch.tv/overwatchopen/v/92393282 *Game 4: Lijang: https://www.twitch.tv/overwatchopen/v/92393746 You can find the Omnic Lab on: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmnicLab  *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omniclab  *Discord: discord.me/omniclab  *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com  *iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/omnic-lab-podcast/id1102068116 *Google Play Music: https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I4y3phepidybxbkdmdvccdcr44m?t%3DOmnic_Lab:_A_Strategic_Overwatch_Podcast  *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab  *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab  *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab  *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab  *SWEET MERCHHHH: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/omniclab  *Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yQb27XIVDXruXzJHZzGZPtgmF6A0JyScviAhJCrsk6g/edit?usp=sharing   Rob here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/notrob *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notrobmedia *Plays.TV: http://plays.tv/u/notrob *Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/notrobmay *Hearthstone Podcast: www.velenschosen.com   And Andres here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab  *Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

In the Lab today we’re going to chit chat about Duo Queue and some tips and tricks! We’re also making some important changes coming soon to Patreon and wanted to let you all know about it as well as some new stuff going on in our Discord lately! *By Skyline “Aiming Exercises and Fundamentals” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie5446fSvcY)  NEWS & PATCH NOTES: Frodan shares Twitch most viewed in Aug. 2016:https://twitter.com/Frodan/status/778516119959113729    Special Thanks to our brand new Patrons this week: Dave H, Switchfox, & Wrecktangle!! Also to our iTunes Reviewers this week: Ozymandias#1624, Keith T, Kilhoffb, Chriskruz, Sgt Scallywag, Hatespaywall, Patrick C, Parker0615 Duo Que Tips: *Have different Hero Pools that compliment and syergize with each other. *Be the two most flexible people on the team for switches and who to play. *Be aware that you can call out your partner on misplays. *Be constructive with critiques. *Communicate lots, but only what is necessary *Follow through with the team, even if you don"t like it. *Don't be Batman and Robin *Don't tolerate negative attitudes. *Practice your fundamentals Helpful Links of the Week: *Skyline: True Hero Roles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yL2UPx2pGM&app=desktop  *Overwatch Central: Lucio Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exkFKYHe8hQ   You can find the Omnic Lab on: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmnicLab  *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omniclab  *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com  *iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/omnic-lab-podcast/id1102068116 *Google Play Music: https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I4y3phepidybxbkdmdvccdcr44m?t%3DOmnic_Lab:_A_Strategic_Overwatch_Podcast  *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab  *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab  *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab  *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab  *SWEET MERCHHHH: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/omniclab  *Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bVtoQ6veKTLp7dZVAntn-6GwrVVXv3xEc4Rb-KaPbok/edit?usp=sharing   Rob here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/notrob *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notrobmedia *Plays.TV: http://plays.tv/u/notrob *Hearthstone Podcast: www.velenschosen.com And Andres here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab  *Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com